Large scale search and rescue operation underway for missing fisherman off Applecross coast (UPDATED)
A
large scale search and rescue operation for a missing fisherman has been
launched off the Applecross coast after a fishing vessel was reported on rocks.
Just
after 2.30pm today (20 November) HM Coastguard received a 999 call from a
member of the public reporting that a fishing vessel with its engine running
was spotted on rocks south of Applecross, Scotland.
An
immediate search and rescue operation was launched with Applecross Coastguard
Rescue Team, Kyle and Portree Lifeboats, and the HM Coastguard
search and rescue helicopter based at Stornoway.
After
arriving on scene, it was discovered that the fishing vessel had no one on
board.
A
number of nearby fishing vessels have also joined the search for the missing
fisherman after a Mayday relay broadcast was made by the Coastguard.
This
incident is ongoing and we have no further information at this time.
SEARCH UPDATE 7.55pm - An extensive search in the Applecross area has been carried out by the search and rescue teams, alongside 10 local fishing vessel who also joined the search - with sadly nothing found. The search has been suspended overnight and will resume tomorrow morning.
SEARCH UPDATE 7.55pm - An extensive search in the Applecross area has been carried out by the search and rescue teams, alongside 10 local fishing vessel who also joined the search - with sadly nothing found. The search has been suspended overnight and will resume tomorrow morning.